220: Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse with Astronomer & Artist Tyler Nordgren

Published: March 29, 2024, 4:32 p.m.

Are you ready for the April 8 solar eclipse? Don\u2019t worry, Tyler Nordgren is THE perfect guide, and he\u2019s here to walk us through what to expect on the upcoming solar eclipse, along with other celestial events- Tyler is an artist, astronomer, and night sky ambassador. So tune in, and get ready for this incredible event with our friend and returning guest expert and guide, Tyler Nordgren!\xa0

More about Dr. Tyler Nordgren, from his website: https://www.tylernordgren.com/\xa0

\u201cWhen I\u2019m not creating and commissioning vintage space art, I\u2019m a professional astronomer and lecturer with a Ph.D. in Astronomy.\xa0

For over a decade, I\u2019ve worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to turn our nation\u2019s beautiful national parks into the single largest source for public science and astronomy education in the world. I\u2019ve photographed our national parks at night with exquisite night sky photography, gave countless astronomical tours to the public, and advocated for us all to learn more about the astronomical wonders in the sky.

It\u2019s my personal goal to inform and educate the public through artwork.\xa0

Through my vintage space art, I educate and inspire the public about the wonders of the universe. My most popular space art campaign has been "See the Milky Way" for the NPS with the popular slogan, Half the Park is After Dark(TM), and it has become the unofficial motto of the NPS night sky program.

My vintage art style is inspired by the educational 1930s posters created by the WPA and CCC. I use this medium to educate people about space, conservation & light pollution\u2014and to strike an emotional chord precisely the same way it was used way back in the day.\u201d

See Tyler\u2019s amazing artwork at: https://www.tylernordgren.com/ and get a poster or two for your walls to remember the eclipse! Be safe!\xa0

Don\u2019t forget your protective glasses and enjoy!\xa0

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